Good News and Bad News for the Witcher TV Series

[dirtyferret]

Minor Spoiler warning


The timeline moves around with each character. Basically the viewer is watching Yennefer events that have occurred decades prior to Ciri's events in the show and Geralts events start more then a decade prior. The storyline all merges towards the end but for someone coming into the series with no prior knowledge of the series I can see how viewers can easily be confused. They also fail to explain all the different kingdoms. The brilliance of the GoT opening sequence is you see a map and where each household is located.

Simply put my wife can get into GoT without reading any of the books. With the Witcher she was completely confused and I had to explain what was happening a lot. She lost interest quick.

 

[sneekypeet]

One and only thread cleanup.

 

[dorsetknob]

just finished watching all available eps (8) not to bad to watch

 

[Raovac]

I liked it, but when Geralt has that mad look, I'm waiting for him to say, "Tell me, do you bleed".

 

[Chomiq]

Watched it last weekend. The last two episodes were boring. The witchery bits were fun but I didn't care about the mages and Yen was a c...

 

[witkazy]

Could've been worse, plus most likely we all going to watch next season ,aren't we ?

 

[Vayra86]

I'm definitely going to binge this at some point.

Most likely when its done and over with entirely, like usual. Such a joy not having to wait for cliffhangers. Its like alcohol without the hangover and/or strange people asking you what you did last night.

 

[Space Lynx]

I'm definitely going to binge this at some point.

Most likely when its done and over with entirely, like usual. Such a joy not having to wait for cliffhangers. Its like alcohol without the hangover and/or strange people asking you what you did last night.

I haven't even seen game of thrones yet, and I loved the first three books before they were even popular. I am patient as a mofo on this stuff. Currently enjoying The Licanius Book Trilogy, which the third and final book just released 2 weeks ago, I am halfway through book 1 and loving every minute of it.

 

[kurosagi01]

This guy tweet made me chuckle when I saw it back in 26th December.
His Twitter "Detail"

Gaming Industry since 2009. Recovering Product Manager, Hotelier, New Dad, Taco Fanatic, Taylor Swift Mega-fan, COO
@Leviacore
. I do things with video games.

I actually enjoyed it and figured out it was telling past events for Geralt and Yennefer and present event with Ciri after episode 2, the books wasn't entirely clear either from what i've been told anyway.
The first book contained short stories, while the 2nd book is the first actual story telling.
Anyway i'm playing the first Witcher game and currently at the end of chapter 3..lot of the events being mentioned in conversations I can recognise from after watching the show and being told by the GF(She has read first 3 books so far).

 

[Steevo]

We watched it, the amount of chest acting was nice. The woman of the house got Yen looked up once she saw her assets.

Now just to wait.....

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Jaskier is cool too.
♪ Toss a coin to your witcher ♪

The Valley of PENIS

 

[dirtyferret]

This is a cool break down of characters through the books, games, tv series

Netflix's Witcher vs. The Games vs. The Books

What differences and similarities you can expect between Netflix's Witcher series, Sapkowski's books, and CD Projekt Red's popular games.

unleashthegamer.com

 

[kapone32]

I actually watched the series in 2 days (II was on vacation). It is actually pretty good for what it is. In terms of reference points to the game. It felt like I was watching the first game and then they end the Season with the start of Wild Hunt.

 

[WhiteNoise]

I love the witcher but after watching this first season I can honestly say the show is not that great at all. I may not even watch the second season at all when it arrives in 2021. The acting is good and I like the actors being used, visually it is stunning so no complaints there but the story is lacking and the way it jumps around is annoying. I find myself just wishing an episode was over already. I have more important things to do like wash the dishes or mow the lawn. You know, stuff I usually hate doing but seem appealing to me while sitting through an episode of the Witcher.

 

[Flogger23m]

Next season won't jump around as much. This one was introducing the characters. I too found that annoying. I assume the next season will be more structured and each episode will build off each other more.

 

[dirtyferret]

so now there is a witcher anime movie coming to netflix

io9 has confirmed that Netflix is currently developing The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, a standalone anime film that is designed to expand the world of Netflix’s series. According to the plot description, the movie “explores a powerful new threat facing the Continent.”

Nightmare of the Wolf is being helmed by The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and writer Beau DeMayo, who also worked on the first season. Studio Mir, the Korean animation company behind The Legend of Korra and Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender, will be the folks creating it. No other details are available yet, including whether Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and others will be reprising their roles in the movie.

Surprise, a Witcher Anime Film Is on the Way at Netflix

Netflix has been singing the praises of Henry Cavill’s The Witcher, including claiming (based on some questionable data) that it’s the most successful series in the history of the streaming platform. Season two is on track for a 2021 release but fans may not have to wait that long to toss a coin...

io9.gizmodo.com

confirmed by netflix



The rumors are true, a new Witcher story is in the works! The anime film, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, will take us back to a new threat facing the Continent. Brought to you by the Witcher team
@LHissrich
and
@BeauDeMayo
, and Studio Mir the studio behind Legend of Korra.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1220044349335130112

 

[FreedomEclipse]

TBH. I wasn't too impressed with this season either. Too much 'box ticking' of a certain nature kind of ruined the immersion just a little for me and felt slightly out of place.

As for Cavill. I think he did good. He was very passionate about the franchise because hes a lowkey gamer. But he's too clean cut for the role. Geralt is supposed to look rough, scarred and battle hardened - I mean he has scars but just not really on his face

Geralt from the game:

The series...

Then there was his attempt and trying to sound 'gruff' like Doug Cockle does it for the games. Like I respect Cavill for the superb effort he put into it. But I dont think he quite fit the role.

Liam Neeson however.... If he just wasnt so old, he might of been the ideal Geralt. He's got the voice, He looks old, He's swung a sword around for a few of his movies....

I can tell you instantly is if they ever wanted to make a Highlander reboot - Cavill would be an instant hire for the role of Connor Macleod, though he might need to work on the accent some.

 

[Chomiq]

I agree on the voice issue, he did sound like a try hard.

 

[moproblems99]

So I started reading the books again and just burned through Sword of Destiny in about a week. Took me about 2 years to read the Last Wish. Now it has me yearning for some more Witcher. Trying to figure out if I am going to watch the series or play the game. I don't even know where my copy of 1 is or where I purchased 2. I guess I could easily just buy them again from Gog. Token of thanks I suppose. But I do want to play Zero Dawn too.

Edit:. Sorry for the necro. Yen's fault.